Jimmy Cliff has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He accrued this wealth through his profession as a reggae, soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor.
The Jamaican musician started writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbour’s sound system.
At age 14, Cliff rose to prominence with his hit track “Hurricane Hattie”.
He subsequently released several songs including Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get It If You Really Want, The Harder They Come, Reggae Night, Hakuna Matata, I Can See Clearly Now, Rebel In Me, and many others.
Jimmy Cliff is the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2010.
In December 2012, Cliff was named ‘Artist of the Year’ by the digital newspaper the Caribbean Journal, citing his work on Rebirth.
As an actor, Jimmy Cliff is known for The Harder They Come (1972), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) and Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Bouton Rouge (1968).